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Sea-Nocturne (…for the end of time)
George Crumb (b. 1929), American pioneer of avant-garde music stated that although technical discussions are interesting to composers. the truly magical and spiritual powers of music arise from deeper levels of our psyche. His innovations in sound and extended technique have always been in service of musical expression and spiritual experience rather than exclusively for technical originality. His string quartet
Black Angels (1971) incorporates an eccentric combination of instruments, including crystal glasses, and gongs to evoke the sounds and experience from the Vietnam War.
The Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale), written in the same year as
March 8, 2021 MACOMB, IL - The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Faculty Recital, featuring Assistant Professor of Cello and Director of Orchestral Activities Kenny Lee, cello and School of Music Director Jeffrey Brown, piano at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall.
Due to the restrictions currently in place, there are no general admission performances in the COFAC Recital Hall. This performance will be broadcast on the School of Music s YouTube Channel and Facebook page.
PROGRAM:
Sonata for Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 119 - Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953) Andante grave Moderato Allegro ma non troppo
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March 5, 2021 MACOMB, IL - The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the WIU Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Professor of Music and Director of Bands Mike Fansler, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6.
Due to the restrictions currently in place, there are no general admission performances in the COFAC Recital Hall. This performance will be broadcast on the School of Music s YouTube Channel and Facebook page.
PROGRAM: This concert was pre-recorded and edited during the COVID-19 pandemic
Canzona (1951) - Peter Mennin (1923-1983)
Be Thou My Vision (1999) - David Gillingham (b. 1947)
Children s March (1919-1971) - Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882-1961)/arr. Rev. Frank Erickson